Pedestrian Killed by Tow Truck in Manhattan

Due to New York City’s massive size and heavy traffic, accidents causing severe injury or death to pedestrians occur frequently. Pedestrians represent half of the fatalities caused by traffic accidents in New York City. A study by the New York City Department of Transportation from 1996 through 2005 found that 1,944 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents.

On Wednesday, a 63-year old grandmother was walking in the crosswalk on her way to church to get ashes on Ash Wednesday when she was struck and killed by a flatbed tow truck. The full story of this horrible tragedy is available in the New York Daily News.

At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, our pedestrian accident attorneys handle lawsuits for injured victims as well as wrongful death claims for grieving families. Our attorneys realize the tremendous hardships a traffic accident can impose on victims and their families. As a result, we are committed to helping ease their financial burden. We will pursue maximum compensation for all damages victims and their families may have suffered due to the accident.

If you have been struck by a vehicle due to a driver’s negligence, you may eligible to receive compensation for any damages suffered. To see if you have grounds to file a lawsuit, call (212) 406-1700 or contact us online. All consultations are free of charge.